Discover Israel for 12 Days

Ben Gurion Airport, Israel - Ben Gurion Airport, Israel
  • Garden of Ghetsemane
  • Qumran National Park
  • Masada Cable Car
  • Nimrod Fort

Details

12 Days | 11 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every day
Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Minimum Age: 10

Tour Description


- Uncover the diverse treasures of Israel in just 12 days. Explore the cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Jerusalem, float effortlessly in the Dead Sea, and discover ancient ruins in Masada. Marvel at the stunning landscapes of Galilee, visit biblical sites in Nazareth, and enjoy the coastal charm of Akko. From the vibrant streets to the tranquil deserts, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty in the captivating land of Israel.

Highlights

  • See the ancient fortress of Masada.
  • Experience the surreal sensation of floating effortlessly at the Dead Sea.
  • Visit the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
  • Explore the charming town of Tiberias.
  • Short jeep ride at the Golan Heights.
  • Leisurely stroll along the Rothschild Boulevard.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Tel Aviv Airport – Tel Aviv Hotel    

1 Stop

1

Tel Aviv Airport

Shalom and welcome to Israel! You will be met at Ben Gurion Airport and transferred by your English speaking driver to your hotel.

30 mins

Day 2
Tel Aviv City – Jaffa – Tel Aviv Hotel    

3 Stops

1

Tel Aviv City

Pickup from your hotel lobby. Drive 1 hour to Tel Aviv, Israel’s largest city at the Mediterranean coastline. Start the tour on foot in the neighbourhood of Neve Tzedek to see the eclectic Bauhaus style. The influence of the Bauhaus gave Tel Aviv the nickname White City and the reason for Tel Aviv to be an UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there continue to the Rothschild Boulevard, Rabin Square and the Independence Hall, where David Ben Gurion declared the state of Israel in May 1948.

3 hours

2

Jaffa

Drive around 20 minutes to Jaffa, one of the ancient gateways at the Mediterranean to the Holy Land. Through its port the Cedar trees of Solomon’s Temple where brought. Your walking tour starts at the Clock Tower, takes you to St Peter’s Church along small alleys with artist galleries and craft shops.

1.5 hours

3

Tel Aviv

Return transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem for a well-earned rest.

1 hour

Day 3
Via Dolorosa – Temple Mount – Mt Zion – Jerusalem Hotel    

4 Stops

1

Via Dolorosa

We drive 1 hour to Jerusalem. We enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate, known also as St. Stephen’s Gate; stopping at St. Anne's Church and the Pool of Bethesda. Then we follow the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church is built over the place where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

3 hours

2

Temple Mount

Then we visit the holy sites of the three monotheistic religions, represented in Jerusalem: We start with the walking to the Wailing Wall, which represents the last remnants of the Jewish Temple, destroyed by the Romans. Usually you can see the various types of Jews who come to worship at this holy place. If open to visitors, we ascend to the Temple Mount, where we can look at the famous Dome of the Rock.

1 hour

3

Mt Zion

In Mt Zion, see here the Last Supper Room, the Dormition Abbey and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, the traditional site where St. Peter denied Jesus three times.

1 hour

4

Jerusalem

After a long day transfer to your hotel in Jerusalem for a rest.

30 mins

Day 4
Mt Olives – Free Afternoon – Jerusalem Hotel    

1 Stop

1

Mt Olives

Start your tour with a panoramic view from the top of Mount Olives, a good place for an introduction to the city and its history. Then we walk along the Palm Sunday road to the Dominus Flevit Chapel, the Garden Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Free afternoon for you to explore on your own. Overnight in Jerusalem.

2 hours

Day 5
Ein Karem - Yad Vashem – Israel Museum – Jerusalem Hotel    

3 Stops

1

Ein Karem

Pickup from hotel lobby and drive to the picturesque village of Ein Karem, the place where John the Baptist was born. After your visit of St. John the Baptist Church and the Church of Visitation free time to wander around in serene and garden-rich Ein Karem.

1 hour

2

Yad Vashem

In just 30 minutes you are back to the hustle and bustle of Jerusalem. Visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Centre.

1 hour

3

Israel Museum

Proceed to the Israel Museum, an important art and archaeology museum. See the famous Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book and the model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple period. Continue to your hotel.

1 hour

Day 6
Masada – Qumran – Dead Sea – Jerusalem Hotel    

4 Stops

1

Masada

This morning journey towards the south, and drive along the Dead Sea to the clifftop fortress of Masada. It had been built by Herod the Great and the place is an important symbol of bravery to the Jewish people. The siege of the Romans ended with a suicide of all Jewish fighters in the first century. Ascend the top by a 3 minutes cable car ride, spend time visiting the remains of the Northern Palace, a Roman bath, huge water cisterns, and the siege wall.

2 hours

2

Qumran

Next to Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by an Arab boy. The scrolls contained fragments of biblical and sectarian texts, some of them more than 2,000 years old.

1 hour

3

Dead Sea

Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The water of the lake is so salty, it allows you to float.

1 hour

4

Jerusalem

Drive back to your hotel in Jerusalem.

1 hour

Day 7
Cana – Nazareth – Sea of Galilee – Tiberias Hotel    

4 Stops

1

Cana

Kick off the day with a visit to Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. He turned water into wine during a wedding. To this day, couples renew their marriage vows in the church.

1 hour

2

Nazareth

Then onto Nazareth, the place where Jesus spent his childhood. Main attraction is the Church of the Annunciation, believed to be where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary her pregnancy.

1 hour

3

Sea of Galilee

End the day with a scenic boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

1.5 hours

4

Tiberias

Proceed to your hotel in Tiberias and overnight.

1 hour

Day 8
Mt Beatitudes– Tabgha – Capernaum – Tiberias Hotel    

4 Stops

1

Mt Beatitudes

After breakfast, check-out and drive to the Mt. of Beatitudes, the traditional site where Jesus hold the Sermon on the Mount. Visit the beautiful church and its surrounding gardens.

1 hour

2

Capernaum

Continue to nearby Tabgha, the site where Jesus performed the Miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes. Nearby is the Church of Primacy, built in 1934 in basalt over a massive rock called "Mensa Christi". Here Jesus commissioned St. Peter to be the leader of his church.

1 hour

3

Tabgha

Next visit will be to Capernaum, the home of St. Peter. See the nearby archaeological excavations of the synagogue and community.

1 hour

4

Tiberias

Return to your hotel.

1 hour

Day 9
Safed – Golan Heights Jeep Tour – Tiberias Hotel    

3 Stops

1

Safed

Travel to Safed (Tzaf), the centre of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. Safed is one of the four holy cities in Judaism. We tour the Ashkenazi Ari Synagogue, the Caro Synagogue and see the cemetery where many great scholars and rabbis are buried. Time to explore the alleys and winding stairways of the Artists’ Quarter.

2 hours

2

Golan Heights

Head to Golan Heights and hop on to a jeep to discover breathtaking views over the hills. Afterwards, Next stop is Banias, a national park with lush forests and streams. Here you have time for a walk to a waterfall, with 10 meters the largest in Israel. Continue to Nimrod’s Fortress from the 13th century with brilliant views of the Golan and towards the road to Damascus.

4 hours

3

Tiberias

40 minutes transfer back to Tiberias.

40 mins

Day 10
Haifa – Akko – Caesarea – Tel Aviv Hotel    

4 Stops

1

Haifa

Check-out to proceed Haifa City, and up to Mt. Carmel one of the holy mountains, we can see the coastal of Haifa city all the way down to the Mediterranean. Visit Stella Maris on top and the Baha’i Gardens in the edge of the city center.

1.5 hours

2

Akko

Then to the ancient port city of Akko (Acre), with its Middle Age fortress, the former capital of the Crusader kingdom is also the birthplace of the Baha’i religion. A Hospitaller Castle, Templar tunnel and the largest prison during the British Mandate can all be found here.

1 hour

3

Caesarea

Continue to Caesarea, where we will see the ancient ruins of a Roman theater facing the Mediterranean, remains of one of Herod's palaces and many marble and granite columns. Also we visit the Hippodrome and the water aqueducts.

1 hour

4

Tel Aviv

Drive to Tel Aviv hotel, check-in and overnight.

1 hour

Day 11
Tel Aviv Free Day    

1 Stop

1

Tel Aviv

Spend your leisure day at one of the sandy beaches or walk along the promenade to Jaffa. Browse the street markets, visit the interesting Joseph Bau House or the Palmach Museum; whatever you decide for, time will fly.

Day 12
Tel Aviv – Ben Gurion Airport    

1 Stop

1

Ben Gurion Airport

Latest check out from room is 12:00 noon. According to departure time pickup and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport, and say farewell to the Holy Land.

30 mins

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, a/c, vehicle.
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Tel Aviv.
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Jerusalem.
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Tiberias.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
  • Short jeep ride in Golan Heights.
  • Boat ride at the Sea of Galilee.
  • Bottled water on board vehicle.

Exclusions


  •  Airfare.  
  •  Travel Insurance.  
  •  Israel Entry Visa.  
  •  Escort guide. 
  •  Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Tips, portage, and private expenses.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  

Practical Info


• Please note that the tour to Bethlehem can be cancelled without prior notice due to security circumstances.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• We do not check the availability of accommodation when planning your trip. Once you booked and any hotel is not available, we search an alternative and inform you.
• Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• All guides in Israel are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and are not part of our team.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.
• The old city of Jerusalem is closed to private vehicles.
• The Western Wall area is open every day. However please note that on Friday evenings and Saturdays, tourists are not allowed to take any photos.
• Temple Mount Opening Hours: Mon-Thu, winter time: 07:30-10:30, 12:30-13:30 – Mon-Thu, summer time: 08:30-11:30, 13:30-14:30 - Fri & Sat closed.
• For the visit of religious sites you need to dress modestly and cover shoulders and knees.
• For the Dead Sea beach don’t forget flip flops and water sandals.

How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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